# Cherhill Preschool

Cherhill Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Cherhill Primary School, Middle Lane, Cherhill, CALNE, SN11 8XX, in Cherhill, Wiltshire. It is registered for 27 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Heddington Preschool CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherhill-preschool-2527481  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cherhill Primary School, Middle Lane, Cherhill, CALNE, SN11 8XX
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01249 812871
- Website: http://www.heddingtonandcherhillpreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Heddington Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/heddington-preschool-cio)
- Ofsted URN: 2527481

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 7 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 21 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527481

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2527481). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527481)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 7 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527481)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527481)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/262304)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cherhill Primary School, Middle Lane, Cherhill, CALNE, SN11 8XX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.429712,-1.952030

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherhill CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-ey311880) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [YMCA Humpty Dumpty Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-humpty-dumpty-nursery-2594607) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [South Hills Nursery Calne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hills-nursery-calne-2531854) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Jack And Jill Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-community-pre-school-ey501586) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Tiny Bubbles @ Jesters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-bubbles-jesters-ey486437) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Active Camps at St Margaret's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-camps-at-st-margarets-2858908) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cherhill Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Cherhill Preschool was inspected on 7 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Cherhill Preschool take?

Cherhill Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cherhill Preschool?

Cherhill Preschool is run by Heddington Preschool CIO, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Cherhill Preschool?

You can call 01249 812871 and visit www.heddingtonandcherhillpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527481)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cherhill+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJsRiIuCZncUgRasEGUNkZRTA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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